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Rhopalocarpus louvelii

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Rhopalocarpus louvelii
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R. louvelii
Binomial name
Rhopalocarpus louvelii
Synonyms[2]
  • Sphaerosepalum louvelii Danguy

Rhopalocarpus louvelii is a tree in the family Sphaerosepalaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.

Distribution and habitat

Rhopalocarpus louvelii is a widespread species in Madagascar. Its habitat is both dry and wet forests from sea-level to 1,500 m (5,000 ft) altitude. Some populations are within protected areas.[1][3]

Threats

Rhopalocarpus louvelii is threatened by shifting patterns of agriculture, resulting in deforestation. Because the species is used as timber, subsistence harvesting is also a threat.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Rhopalocarpus louvelii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015. IUCN: e.T70102403A70141411. 2015. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T70102403A70141411.en. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |authors= ignored (help)
  2. ^ a b "Rhopalocarpus louvelii". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016.
  3. ^ "Rhopalocarpus louvelii". Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016 – via Tropicos.org.